Sep 14, 2016, 8:49 pm
Last edit by: OverThereTooMuch
Basic Entry Information:
If you have never used a Priority Pass lounge click HERE to read how it works.
philemer's PP card arrived 20 days following approval of CSR. Others have reported an even quicker delivery. Yes, it comes via USPS.
Authorized User will receive their own PP card.
The PP Select membership offered through the CSR now includes digital pass access. Sign up in advance here: https://www.prioritypass.com/chasedmc
Note: Some lounges may not accept the digital pass. Make sure to check the PP lounge directory details for the specific lounge you plan on visiting.
To sign up for Priority Pass Select, as soon as the account shows up online:
1. Click on Go To Ultimate Rewards.
2. Scroll down to the very bottom left and click on "Card Benefits"
3. Activate Membership to request card.
4. Card can't be expedited. Some members have reported success in charging the lounge access to their CSR account and requesting a refund from Customer Service. However, others have reported that the lounge access was refunded via the travel credit.
Priority Pass website: https://www.prioritypass.com/#
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass value: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...rth-money.html
Here are some other links where you can discuss other bank perks, since PP does not have a definitive home in the FT forums:
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass benefits offered via American Express Credit Cards: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...s-benefit.html
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass benefits offered via CitiBank Credit Cards: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...=priority+pass
Entry denied thread (housed in the Citi forum): http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...unge-full.html
Entry denied thread, Alaska Board Room lounges. (housed in the Alaska Airlines forum) http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...l#post28524751
Non-Lounge Benefits (see post 853 for details)
If you have never used a Priority Pass lounge click HERE to read how it works.
philemer's PP card arrived 20 days following approval of CSR. Others have reported an even quicker delivery. Yes, it comes via USPS.
Authorized User will receive their own PP card.
The PP Select membership offered through the CSR now includes digital pass access. Sign up in advance here: https://www.prioritypass.com/chasedmc
Note: Some lounges may not accept the digital pass. Make sure to check the PP lounge directory details for the specific lounge you plan on visiting.
To sign up for Priority Pass Select, as soon as the account shows up online:
1. Click on Go To Ultimate Rewards.
2. Scroll down to the very bottom left and click on "Card Benefits"
3. Activate Membership to request card.
4. Card can't be expedited. Some members have reported success in charging the lounge access to their CSR account and requesting a refund from Customer Service. However, others have reported that the lounge access was refunded via the travel credit.
Priority Pass website: https://www.prioritypass.com/#
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass value: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trave...rth-money.html
Here are some other links where you can discuss other bank perks, since PP does not have a definitive home in the FT forums:
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass benefits offered via American Express Credit Cards: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/ameri...s-benefit.html
Ongoing FT discussion about Priority Pass benefits offered via CitiBank Credit Cards: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...=priority+pass
Entry denied thread (housed in the Citi forum): http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/citi-...unge-full.html
Entry denied thread, Alaska Board Room lounges. (housed in the Alaska Airlines forum) http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/alask...l#post28524751
Non-Lounge Benefits (see post 853 for details)
- US$28 towards restaurant bill (DEN, LGW, PDX, SYD)
- Minute Suites (ATL, DFW, PHL)
- Sleep ’N Fly Pods (DXB)
- Bliss Spa/Aspire Lounge & Spa (LHR)
- 30% at IHG Hotels by logging in through the Priority Pass membership portal
- AVIS Preferred Plus
Chase Priority Pass memberships (2016 - 2022)
May 5, 2018, 9:16 pm
#1051
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: California
Programs: American, SWA, United, IHG,Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott
Posts: 1,843
agreed. I hate abusers. Limits are good in this case.
May 5, 2018, 10:03 pm
#1052
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,192
After the rule change, I'm looking forward to the post from someone who takes in "20 people just because they can" and incurs a $500+ charge on the CSR because they didn't realize the limits had been imposed. You know it's coming.
May 6, 2018, 12:43 am
#1053
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Danville, CA, USA;
Programs: UA 1MM, WN CP, Marriott LT Plat, Hilton Gold, IC Plat
Posts: 15,720
Not great for a family of 4 but I can live with it. Or just get Mrs. B an AU card. We mostly use UA clubs so this will not be a big deal except on our annual trip to SJD.
Overall I expect this will have little effect on the lounge overcrowding, particularly at AS where the influx of VX flyers is more to blame. Most of the people I see in lounges are traveling in pairs - the 20+ scenario is pretty rare. So those looking for lower crowds are gonna be disappointed.
Overall I expect this will have little effect on the lounge overcrowding, particularly at AS where the influx of VX flyers is more to blame. Most of the people I see in lounges are traveling in pairs - the 20+ scenario is pretty rare. So those looking for lower crowds are gonna be disappointed.
May 6, 2018, 5:41 am
#1054
Moderator
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Miami, Mpls & London
Programs: AA & Marriott Perpetual Platinum; DL & HH Gold
Posts: 48,954
Citi Prestige is superior in this circumstance:
Relax and unwind with Priority Pass™ Select lounges around the world. You and your authorized users will have access to hundreds of VIP lounges through Priority Pass™ Select- no need to enroll. Immediate family or up to two guests traveling with you can also access the lounge.
immediate family members (spouse, domestic partner and/or children under 18 years of age). Any additional guests will be charged a $27 per guest, per visit charge
May 6, 2018, 7:24 am
#1055
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: New York
Posts: 230
Is it just me are priority pass lounges really budget and undesirable. I’ve been to five of them and the seating looks worse than seating at the gate and food is pretty sub par.
May 6, 2018, 7:35 am
#1056
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: NYC
Posts: 557
Domestically, sure. Some of the international lounges are excellent. Not as good as the best of the best, but almost all of them are better than parking at the gate.
May 6, 2018, 7:40 am
#1057
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: IAH
Programs: DL DM, Hyatt Ist-iest, Stariott Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 12,790
How do they know the difference between "immediate family" and guests in general? Because I believe PP lounges just register the number of users, so if you have you, your spouse and two kids, so 4 people, how does Citi/PP know the difference between that which should have no additional fees, vs. if you brought in 3 adults, which would be a $27 fee?
May 6, 2018, 8:32 am
#1059
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Truth or Consequences, NM
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium, Hertz President's Circle, UA Silver, Mobile Passport Unobtanium
Posts: 6,192
How do they know the difference between "immediate family" and guests in general? Because I believe PP lounges just register the number of users, so if you have you, your spouse and two kids, so 4 people, how does Citi/PP know the difference between that which should have no additional fees, vs. if you brought in 3 adults, which would be a $27 fee?
May 6, 2018, 8:37 am
#1060
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: GE, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 15,507
Anyway, my guess is that lounges can put in the number of adults and children and Citi only counts the former for fee purposes but I could be wrong on that.
May 7, 2018, 12:59 pm
#1061
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 288
Is baby under 2 yrs old counts as 1 guest? So when I go in with my wife, baby and mother, I am wondering if that is 3 guests instead of 2? I guess mybaby can wait outside... J/K 
May 10, 2018, 12:53 pm
#1063
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: AA Exec Plat, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum
Posts: 235
In the grand scheme of things, we're not saving babies here. But this is not the correct user experience. I value Priority Pass enough as a business, and don't mind registering my card each time. However, the problem is that you cannot reuse any email address that has been previously registered and the error messages clearly show that there's a glitch. I do not wish to change email addresses every year for the sake of one business, and I'm sure their IT department would agree that this is not how the system is intended to function.
Last edited by bryanb; May 10, 2018 at 12:58 pm Reason: Clarification
May 15, 2018, 3:17 pm
#1064
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Southern California
Programs: United, AA, Delta, SW
Posts: 7
Your Guests welcome with PP card from Chase
I logged into my Ultimate Rewards portal and scrolled down to Card benefits and activated the Priority Pass benefit.
It states:
"Your Priority Pass™ Select memberships have already been activated. You and your authorized users can access 900+ VIP airport lounges worldwide with Priority Pass™ Select and enjoy lounge amenities such as WIFI, free snacks, beverages and more with your Priority Pass™ Select membership card."
Says nothing about guests.
It states:
"Your Priority Pass™ Select memberships have already been activated. You and your authorized users can access 900+ VIP airport lounges worldwide with Priority Pass™ Select and enjoy lounge amenities such as WIFI, free snacks, beverages and more with your Priority Pass™ Select membership card."
Says nothing about guests.
May 15, 2018, 3:24 pm
#1065
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Southern California
Programs: United, AA, Delta, SW
Posts: 7
Just got back from Rome, and the PP Lounge (also used by Norwegian) at FCO was really sub-par. Besides two ladies on the front desk, there was just one person working inside, and virtually everything was out of stock - even ice. He was trying, and even though it was not crowded, he could not keep up with the demands.